What to Pack for a Safari: 5 Things You Absolutely Need

What to Pack for a Safari: 5 Things You Absolutely Need when planning a safari to Africa. Going on a safari is the most memorable and enjoyable trip any person would be lucky to experience. While going on a safari, there are many do’s and don’ts that need to be kept in mind. The most important of them all is your travel pack list.

Many important things need to be taken along with you whilst travelling. Things like medical supplies, electronic gadgets, the right kind of clothing, safari handbook and the list go on and on. I have listed below 5 important things that are very much needed on a Safari trip

What to Pack for a Safari

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Clothing

Before going on a safari, even if it’s visiting a new country, it is always important to check what the weather conditions will be at that place. Just because it’s a safari in Africa, it does not mean you can roam around in shorts or tank tops.

Being covered up keeps you safe from insect bites and any skin irritation. If you have sensitive skin, you should cover up most of your body including your hands and legs. The weather tends to fluctuate during the day and night. So it is always best to carry with you full and half sleeves tops.

Also, you should carry with you a warm jacket, hat, trousers, closed and open shoes, a set of casual clothing swimming costume and undergarments. It is advised to wear dull-coloured clothing than rather bright colours as they stand
out and you really would not wish to attract any kind of wildlife around you if you are not in any vehicle.

Also most importantly, carry with you a pack of bags for keeping your dirty laundry and a clothes detergent for washing them in case there is no laundry service available

Medical supplies

These are the most important things to carry next to clothing. If you have travel sickness or you are anxious that you might have an upset tummy or experience vomiting, it is a must to carry all the necessary prescribed medications along with you.

Toiletries should always be with you as there won’t be washrooms around while travelling. Some of the most important medical items to carry along with you are your basic first aid boxes like bandages, antiseptic creams, toilet paper, sunscreen, moisturizers, and hand sanitizers.

You should also carry with you cold, cough tonics or tablets and mosquito and insect repellent creams with you. Whatever medicines are prescribed to you by your doctor, always see to it that you carry enough with you to last the entire trip. You should not run out of any medicine as there are chances that the meds you take might not be available.

Binoculars

You should also carry with you powerful binoculars. During your safari trip, you might not get to see animals close to your vehicle. They may have to be spotted from far off.

Today you get high-quality binoculars from top brands like Nikon or Celestron which have powerful magnification power and a wide field of view. They capture moments with precise lighting and colour contrast thus making your trip, even more, educational and memorable.

Once you are back from your trip, you can document all your images and experiences on your computer or laptop. You can check the best binoculars for the money and decide the one most suited for you.
Binoculars with a magnifying power of 8x or 10x are perfect for your trip. Binoculars having this kind of magnification power tend to have a really wide field of view.

So instead of moving constantly, you will be able to see the objects that are far, really close and capture every movement perfectly. Carry a binocular which is compact and portable. Nowadays binoculars also come with weatherproofing coated lenses. It will be very useful if you will experience any rain while on safari.

Handheld luggage

It is very important to carry your passport, visa, travel itinerary, safari guide handbook, and travel insurance documents with you. My advice is not to carry any valuable items with you while on a safari. You should keep them in your hotel room under a coded lock and key.

Try travelling a little light else in the middle of the safari you will end up being exhausted with all the weight you are carrying along with you.
Also, don’t forget to carry with you a camera.

Any nature lover or wildlife photographer by default will carry with him or her a DSLR camera and top-notch quality binoculars to capture the beauty of nature and wildlife. While carrying a camera always equip yourself with a tripod stand, extra camera batteries, charger, memory cards, microfiber cleaning cloth, and solution.

Other items

You should put on your list a flashlight. If you are out in the dark, it will come in handy. Also, carry along with you a diary so you can pen down your experiences throughout the day.

If you wish, you can even carry with you a laptop or an iPad if you own one, to back up all the photos and videos you might document while on the safari. Also, any electronic equipment that you carry, should have its respective chargers.

Conclusion on What to Pack for a Safari: 5 Things You Absolutely Need

When you know you will be travelling to another country for a trip, it is always advised to do complete research on the place you will be staying in, the weather conditions, the food, if there are any hospitals nearby for any medical emergencies, etc. Always travel light while on a safari.

I have mentioned above the most necessary items that you will need to carry in your backpack and your handheld duffel. All valuables should be left back at the hotel. Your luggage should have a really good locking system as theft of luggage is not uncommon at airports or on trips. It is important to check with your guide the services the safari provides you with like any laundry service, information about restrooms, etc.

 

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